Giant Food Store Theft

A McConnellsburg man was taken into custody by state police for retail theft after he allegedly took merchandise from Giant Food Store in McConnellsburg and attempted to leave without paying. Police report that on August 8 at 10 p.m. the accused, Justin Allen Garlock, 21, was seen hiding store merchandise on his person and then went through selfcheckout without paying. He was detained until police arrived when he tried to leave the grocery store. Charges are being filed with Magisterial District Judge Wendy Mellott.